Can get nice grain sometimes.....

[Bonnie Campbell]

I started turning this canarywood today. The blank looked pretty blah. But I had to get it done as a wedding gift. Sure got lucky on it's looks! Still work being done on it, that's why the pictures of it on the lathe.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/annieoakley/Crafts/CanaryPlate.jpg

[Mark Cothren]

Awwwwwww yeah, Bonnie!!! That is lookin' great!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Boy Bonnie that turned out to be a beauty. Nice job.

[Richard Madison]

Looks seriously beautiful to me. But what do I know?

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looks really good Bonnie! Post a pic once it's finished if you would please!

[Phillip H Smith]

Nice work, Bonnie....

What are the dimensions...is that a single piece or a glue-up...surely can't tell from the picture. It should prove to be a welcome gift when done!

[Paul Heely]

What wonderful grain that has. Nice job.

[Joe Tonich]

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[Bonnie Campbell]

Thanks for the comments. I was just so surprised with the grain I had to take a picture before finishing lol It is one solid piece, 8/4x8"x8".

[joe greiner]

Yep. Usually some interesting patterns hiding in the most blah materials. And gets even better with finishing. Very well done, and a good payoff for your perseverance.

Joe

[Dennis Peacock]

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I agree!!!! Very nice!!!!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Bonnie.....nice platter.....beautiful wood! My wife says that's what she enjoys most about my turning......the surprise beauty released from within a nondescript piece of wood when you turn it.

[Don Orr]

I agree with Joe and Dennis (and everyone else) WOW! Very nicely done in all respects. The recipients will love it!

[Pat Zabrocki]

Add another "WOW" to the list and make it a double! I picked up a piece of canarywood a while back that has similar dimensions (12/4x8x8) and rather plain as well. Hope I've got a goody hiding in there as well!

cheers
Pat

[Nancy Laird]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/jt6089/WOW.gif....... http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/jt6089/9.gif

Add another WOW to the list. That piece of wood is just gorgeous. Nicely done, Bonnie.

[Keith Burns]

Put one more in that "WOW" column !! Great piece !!

[Tom Sherman]

The WOW's have it unanimous Bonnie that's a very nice platter.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Well someone's going to be very happy. Very nice Bonnie.

[Robert McGowen]

A super nice piece of work!

[Bonnie Campbell]

And my picture taking sucks. But here's the finished dish. She wanted it to 'float' so she asked for a small short pedestal. I don't care for that part, but it's not mine.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/annieoakley/Crafts/CanaryBowl1-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/annieoakley/Crafts/CanaryBowl2.jpg

[Nancy Laird]

Bonnie, that piece is just gorgeous. The graining is spectacular, and I DO like the little foot/pedestal. Good job!!

Nancy

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Wow Bonnie, That is some kind of AWESOME wood! Hey you did quite well with your turning tools as well! Some lucky couple will enjoy this one for years to come!:)

[Ron Jones near Indy]

Now that's real NICE!:)

[Tom Sherman]

That's real nice Bonnie, great finish too.